Final

Elgin Math & Science Academy

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 23, 2023 at 3:15 PM CST

Location

meet.google.com/ceo-wiep-nxp

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:15 PM
  A. Record Attendance   1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Bethea Lane
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Bethea Lane 1 m
II. GOALS of Academic Excellence Committee 3:17 PM
 
Do what's best for EMSA Students and Staff!
  
  A. Academic Excellence & 3 Dimensions of Student Achievement FYI 1 m
   

EL EDUCATION 3 DIMENSIONS OF LEARNING

 

MASTERY OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Demonstrate proficiency and deeper understanding: show mastery in a body of knowledge and skills within each discipline
  • Apply their learning: transfer knowledge and skills to novel, meaningful tasks
  • Think critically: analyze, evaluate, and synthesize complex ideas and consider multiple perspectives
  • Communicate clearly: write, speak, and present ideas effectively in a variety of media within and across disciplines

CHARACTER

  • Work to become effective learners: develop the mindsets and skills for success in college, career, and life (e.g., initiative, responsibility, perseverance, collaboration)
  • Work to become ethical people: treat others well and stand up for what is right (e.g., empathy, integrity, respect, compassion)
  • Contribute to a better world: put their learning to use to improve communities (e.g., citizenship, service)

HIGH-QUALITY WORK

  • Create complex work: demonstrate higher-order thinking, multiple perspectives and transfer of understanding
  • Demonstrate craftsmanship: create work that is accurate and beautiful in conception and execution
  • Create authentic work: demonstrate original thinking and voice, connect to real-world issues and formats, and when possible, create work that is meaningful to the community beyond the school
  
III. Special Guests
 
  • Teachers or Departments that want to share 
  
IV. Updates on Academic Programming 3:18 PM
  A. February Conferences Update FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
   

School wide percentage was 76%

 

K-5 81%

MS 59%

  
  B. Start Time of School Questionnaire Update Discuss Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
  C. Middle School Updates FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
   
  • Thoughts about next year
  
  D. EL Updates FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
V. Student Achievement 3:38 PM
  A. Update on Achievement Goals FYI Jacquelyn Willer 5 m
   
  • Grade level plans to help students reach their NWEA goals
  
VI. Curriculum Updates
VII. Other Business 3:43 PM
  A. Additional Items 10 m
   

Parent Resources

  • Folder of Supplemental Activities (shared by other parents)
  • Scope and Sequences posted for all grade levels (like a syllabus)
  • Access to Lexiacore5 and Symphony Math at home

 

Enrollment Information

263 Applications as of 2/22

K 81

1 34

2 37

3 34

4 33

5 20

6 9

7 10

8 4

 

54.9% FRL

 

Teacher Applications

Received: 20

Interviewing: 7

 

Summer School

5 Teachers 1 TA

Math

ELA

Field Studies

STEAM

MLL

 

June M-TH 8-12

 

Working on Theatre and Sports Camps

  
VIII. Meeting Time
 

Once a month on a Thursday from 3:15-4:15

  
IX. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote